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The Big Build 18. How I hang joists and make a triple ply beam using a router to flush joist hangers

Robin Clevett

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In this episode of The Big Build I am making a supporting beam that will catch the end of some of the Posi Joists near the stairwell. The metal hangers are quite thick and when you factor in the twist nail head thickness the flooring will not sit flat when being laid, my solution is to use a router to accommodate the metal thickness and the nail head, its takes no time at all but the result is a perfect floor, something really important to me!!

20 Comments

@iangough7659 5 years ago Pinned

The wife is watching Celebrity Bake Off and I am getting no grief watching The Big Build . Pure Bliss.

@rossmorrow3013 4 years ago

I am very impressed by how he speaks to his apprentice and helpers ie Respectfully!!
You get better results from people by having respect for those who are there to learn, not screamed at or shouted at!
Well done Master Clevett

@simonRTJ 5 years ago

"hugeye and the Clash of the Hangers" coming to a cinema near YOU!

@twincamtim 5 years ago

There's nothing like watching a master craftsman at work. Sheer pleasure.

@daniel__clark 5 years ago

I love the way you are always thinking ahead, and what looks like pedancy to detail will pay you back in time savings later on in the job. It a good lesson for any building project.

@johnbanks8065 2 years ago

I love the attention to detail in routing out the top of the beam for the folded over joist hangers; I suspect many wouldn't bother.

@rogerbean393 4 years ago

It’s this attention to detail that sets you far above of others.Its a shame the client does not see this detail , other trades will admire and learn though.

@loafersheffield 5 years ago

I knew a bloke called Hugh Jampton-Wick. Played rugby with him. When we were in the showers after a match, I figured out where he got his name from.

@michaelyouens6133 5 years ago

Hes like the mark botham Trex camp as fuck but utterly brilliant

@gordonclark7632 5 years ago

To Stephen who replied. What I was trying to ask was the 16" on centre that the Americans use. When they show the lay out for the studs, they measure 16" from the end of the bottom plate then subtract 3/4" which becomes the edge where they put the stud. Using 4x2s which are apparently 1&1/2" x 3&1/2" true measure they use this system so that when they nail on the stud, it is their 16" on centre. I am not a builder and in Australia we are metric but this is the easiest way I could explain my question.

@planesstevee 5 years ago

Robin showing off the right bicep from 0.00 to 1.45

@darrenburns123 4 years ago

Robins favourite song bar none! Spandau ballet - True 😆😆♥️

@T.E.P. 5 years ago

Spectacular Robin …. The vids are so professional and match your excellence … great job to your team too it’s so wonderful you’ve contributed this way sharing your knowledge and bright personality

@fenixfp40 4 years ago

Huiji was a team mate of kingdong.

@dermotkelly6946 5 years ago

Hi Robin,
Have you used the the “ Squi Jig “ they would attach to your roofing square, they can be approx 35mm long and are a larger version of the stair nobs they are quite expensive and you will find them on google, they come in various colours, just wonder if they are a gimmick or the real deal ?.
I have been at this chippy work for 43 yrs now and if I new half of what you know I would be happy.
Great stuff mate, keep well.
Dermot.